Mariah's GRS with Dr. Meltzer 10/27/16 and Post surgical journey.

[Mariah]

The drains are out finally. Hugs
Mariah

[Jessika]

Love your smile Mariah. So happy for you. Keep us updated.

[Mariah]

Have made a couple times around the floor and now that the drains are out I have more options even clothing wise. The drains were not placed where she was expecting them to be. They were placed lower than they normally are. Hugs
Mariah

[Rachel]

Hi Mariah, I am glad you are doing well.

Clothing in the hospital, I was thinking sweat pants. Can you elaborate on clothing choices?

Thanks,
Rachel

[Mariah]

Sweat pants are options as are some dresses and even some skirts for example. Hugs
Mariah

Hi Mariah, I am glad you are doing well.

Clothing in the hospital, I was thinking sweat pants. Can you elaborate on clothing choices?

Thanks,
Rachel

[Dena]

Hi Mariah, I am glad you are doing well.

Clothing in the hospital, I was thinking sweat pants. Can you elaborate on clothing choices?

Thanks,
Rachel

Stay with something lose fitting. There is still enough extra stuff to make bulges and the pressure on the surgical area may not feel very good. If you are warn blooded, conservative short pants might even be an option. Here they offer you the option of remaining in the hospital gown if you wish to stretch your clothing supply.

[Mariah]

So the last two times and especially the last time I went pee it is now going around and through the catheter at the time. I have been now told this is what we want to be seeing so it means the swelling is down pretty well. Hugs
Mariah

[islandgirl]

So nice to see you progressing with your recovery! I am also amazed that you girls who have just come out of surgery are able to give such a lucid description of your progress! Hugs, Kelly

[Mariah]

All in all I'm doing good although starting to get concerned about the lack of bowel movement.  Guessing today is the day on that. The area doesn't hurt bad. I still hurt more from my knee that tightened up from the position they use during surgery and the extended time in the bed. Hugs
Mariah

[Mariah]

Meltzer's office is okay with it so now we just have to okay the morton passed my nephrologist for the stupid knee. Hugs
Mariah

[jujubes1986]

Wow no pain? I'm in constant pain till now... that is surprising


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[Mariah]

Pain hasn't been constant although right now it is higher than it has been. Something tells me lots of different factors are in play though. Hugs
Mariah

Wow no pain? I'm in constant pain till now... that is surprising


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[Mariah]

As they have expected the sutured area would become a bit more sore over time. It's not bad but enough where Icing there too. Hugs Mariah

[Mariah]

Stayed in a bathrobe after my shower yesterday and now have moved on to my own clothes during the day. The bruising that we have seen is lower than we expected. We noticed it while I was taking a shower this morning. Hugs
Mariah

[jujubes1986]

Is the dressing off?


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[Mariah]

All that is down there now is a maxi pad, the sutures keeping the labia closed. The packing and the catheter which is coming out then held in place above by a tape like stuff so bladder training can occur. Hugs
Mariah

Is the dressing off?


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[jujubes1986]

Packing is the stent?


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[Mariah]

Packing in the vagina. He hasn't taken sutures out yet so he can take the packing out of the vagina so dilation can begin. My understanding is he didn't place a stent in the vagina, but packing. Hugs
Mariah

[Mariah]

One thing I haven't mentioned that I should is there is a gal from there office that comes around 3 times a week and talks about anything you need to and helps you prepare for dilation and what is to come. I have definitely been impressed by that. Hugs
Mariah

[Sharon Anne McC]

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Mariah:

Congratulations and fond wishes for your full and complete recovery.  Your best is yet to come.

Thank you for everything you have done for me.

Thank you for allowing me to visit with you and Dena; say hello to 'J' for me.

Sharon
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